Joseph Balboni
Wareham,MA
Summary
Dedicated Human Service Professional focused on exceeding goals and assisting
individuals with living fulfilling lives. A reliable staff member who stays calm under
pressure, thinking quickly and acting prudently. Rarely shaken by stress and always
ready to evolve his learning and skillset, ready to bring his own experiences to help
assist others.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Connector
South Shore Support Services, Momentum
09.2024 - Current
- Be the direct contact and care support for individuals of intellectual challenges
- Work to mentor, counsel, and assist people with ASD maintain a harmonious and fruitful lifestyle
- Provide daily reports to guardians and support teams to provide goal oriented care
- Use problem solving skill development and applied psychology teachings to help provide growth and self improvement
- Consistently present a professional and personal model for healthy living for clients within the agency with choice program
Human Service Professional, Case Manager
Road To Responsibility
08.2013 - Current
- Provide individualized direct care support for adults with intellectual, cognitive, and behavioral challenges within a residential setting
- Maintain strict and accurate medication regiments including administration and documentation
- Assist in the creation of behavioral support plans, personal support strategies, and individualized support plans to create the best care possible
- Supervise staff members as well as manage communications with guardians regarding their family
- Help provide a fulfilling and enriching life for a vulnerable group within a high stress environment
Human Service Professional, Program Manager
Road To Responsibility
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Assist in managing the lives of individuals with intellectual, cognitive, and behavioral challenges at a large scale level
- Provide direction for future health challenges, life goals, and outlook for individuals and their families
- Schedule, hire, and train staff to perform their jobs with dignity and respect
- Continue open communication with medical professionals regarding needs, attending and assisting in doctor visits
- On-call and prepared to assist staff at a moment's notice
- Maintain supplies, medication orders, financial records, and medical history documentation for adults with complicated medical history
- Assist in advocating for a better life for people with challenges including seizure disorders, behavioral issues, and other psychological challenges
- Stepped down to focus on school and life needs
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
UMass Boston
Boston, MA07-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Concentration in Applied Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01-2024
Skills
- Promoted effective communication among team members and leadership
- Resolve conflicts with candor,
respect, and prompt action - Provide support and advocacy in urgent situations
- Continually used data-based research
and tracking to advocate for behavior
plan changes and better staffing
procedures
- Mentoring new employees in high-pressure settings
- Maintain a fluid skill set to provide
for ever-changing and aging people's
medical and end-of-life care - Utilized psychology techniques for optimal care outcomes
- Honed an ever growing skillset academically that continues to open new pathways to professional success
Accomplishments
- Part of the dedicated team which provided end of life care for one of the most challenging individuals within our residential homes history
- Assisted in creating the medication and care plan for an individual with a very active seizure disorder, providing a seizure free lifestyle safe from fall risks.
- Maintained a data based approach for behavior plan modifications and care assistance
Certification
- Medical First Aid
- Safety Care (including High Severity)
- MAP Certified
- Fire Safety, Food Safety and Nutrition, Water Safety Certified
- Trained in Positive Behavioral Support techniques
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Self taught musician, song writer, and audio engineer
- Amatuer luthier
- Enjoys spending time with my wife and pets, as well as traveling
- Loves to support live music and the arts
- Always looking to satiate an inquisitive mind for history and sciences
Timeline
Community Connector
South Shore Support Services, Momentum
09.2024 - Current
Human Service Professional, Program Manager
Road To Responsibility
08.2017 - 07.2019
Human Service Professional, Case Manager
Road To Responsibility
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
UMass Boston
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Concentration in Applied Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
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